Headline:
Tornado Warning issued March 9 at 4:54PM CDT until March 9 at 5:30PM CDT by NWS Memphis TN
Event:
Tornado Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
March 9, 2026 - 2:54pm
Expires:
March 9, 2026 - 3:30pm
Description:
At 453 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located near Randolph, or 7 miles west of Pontotoc, moving east
at 30 mph.
HAZARD...Tornado and half dollar size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.
IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage
to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree damage is
likely.
Locations impacted include...
Tupelo, Pontotoc, Trace State Park, Ecru, Troy, Furrs, Randolph,
Thaxton, Algoma, Toccopola, Nixon, Endville, Belden, Cherry Creek,
Chiwapa, Pannell, Buchannan, Chesterville, Springville, and Rough
Edge.
This includes Interstate 22 in Mississipppi between mile markers 78
and 82.
Instruction:
TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a storm shelter or an interior room on the
lowest floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are
outdoors, in a mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest
substantial shelter and protect yourself from flying debris.
Area Description:
Lee, MS; Pontotoc, MS
Forcast Office:
NWS Memphis TN
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov